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Neischnocolus samonellaacademy
Species of spider From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Neischnocolus samonellaacademy is a species of spider in the tarantula family Theraphosidae, found in Ecuador. It was first described in 2025.[1] The species epithet samonellaacademy honours the creator of the YouTube channel Sam O'Nella Academy.
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Taxonomy
Neischnocolus samonellaacademy was first described in 2025 by a team of arachnologists.[1][2] The species epithet samonellaacademy honours Samuel Andrew Miller, creator of the YouTube channel Sam O'Nella Academy and is intended to reflect "his unique contribution to science communication and humour, capturing the spirit of curiosity and creativity that inspires audiences worldwide".[2]
Description
Only the male has been described. Males of Neischnocolus samonellaacademy resemble those of N. tsere in the shape of the embolus of the palpal bulb, but differ in some of the bulb's other details. The holotype male is described as being about 15.9 mm (0.63 in) long overall with a carapace of 7.6 mm (0.30 in) and an abdomen of 8.3 mm (0.33 in). The two rows of eyes are slightly recurved. The fourth pair of legs are the longest, at about 31 mm (1.22 in), and the third pair the shortest, at about 23 mm (0.91 in). The tibia of the palp has two small conical processes pointing towards one another. The palpal bulb is strongly curved retrolaterally.[2]
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Distribution and habitat
As of March 2025[update], the species was only known from its type locality, Río Blanco, in Zamora-Chinchipe Province, Ecuador. It was found in low montane evergreen forest at an altitude of 1,700 m (5,600 ft).[2]
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